wannaBLean

I have PCOS and got banded this week (June 14). I have already lost about 20 pounds in just 3 weeks. I have had PCOS for 3-4 years now and have not been able to lose more than 1-2 pounds ever and kept getting fatter actually despite my efforts to lose. So I'm really really excited that this is working for me and I wanted to let you know so that you can feel good about your decision. Best of luck to you I know that with the hard work you can lose it!

It's so great to meet all of you! I don't know how to add friends on here but if any of you would like to please add me. I'm missing food too quite a bit. It's the hardest part. I can deal with the hunger it's the cravings that have been so intolerable. Being on these message boards have helped me a lot already though. :thumbup:

Hey, I just had surgery on monday (June 14) and I'm really struggling with this all. I live in Southern CA. I'm looking for a buddy who can help me get through this online or someone who can recommend a support group for me in person. I'm in Ventura County. My surgeon has a support group but he's an hour and a half away and I just missed their monthly meeting.

Hey everyone, I had surgery on Monday- so today is my 5th day. I've been sleeping all day long and have been moody, depressed and irritable like no other. I'm also still a little sore in the muscles and suture area. Not sure if it's total hunger or if it's part of the recovery and it is normal to be like this, but I'm a little worried. The day after surgery I felt GREAT but I've slowly gone downhill emotionally. Anyone have any advice for me post-surgery and can anyone please relate to me and tell me how they got through it and how long it will last? Thanks.

Hi! I just got banded on June 14th and it was my first surgery- I was not nervous at all just excited- and I think that the hardest thing about it all is the overwhelming changes. I had a hard time with the liquid diet and stuff because I missed chewing and tasting foods. The deprivation and hunger were the worst parts. But then after surgery the hunger hasn't been too bad but I do agree take your pain medication just in case because it doesn't really hurt but it has a sore achy feeling that sucks when you move. I'm having a hard time adjusting to the whole complete life change that is involved. I knew what to expect but until it actually happens you can't really really understand. Best of luck to you and if you want to talk send me a message.

Thank you so much to all who responded and for all the words of encouragement. The gas is still a little uncomfortable in my stomach and I am feeling quite a bit of soreness and still can't sleep on my side. I think that all these changes just threw my mood in an uproar. I'll stay positive and get through this. It helps a ton just knowing there are others out there with the same situation. Take care all of you and thanks again.